corsetry
noun
cor·set·ry
ˈkȯr-sə-trē 
: underwear (such as corsets, girdles, and brassieres) meant to shape a woman's body
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Among the 81 designs on the runway at the New York State school’s Manhattan campus Thursday, trends ranging from artisanal textures to diva tailoring, transparencies, corsetry, upcycling and leather were right in step with current collections of major high-fashion brands.
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
Through the adept use of draping, corsetry and other details that transform the wearer, Vivienne Westwood’s designs are flattering on the figure.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
The singer wore an edgy white gown with a flowing skirt and corsetry detailing on the bodice.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
The actress wore a long-sleeve dress with corsetry detailing and ornate lacework with botanical inspiration.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
Through the adept use of draping, corsetry and other details that transform the wearer, Vivienne Westwood’s designs are flattering on the figure.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
The singer wore an edgy white gown with a flowing skirt and corsetry detailing on the bodice.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
The actress wore a long-sleeve dress with corsetry detailing and ornate lacework with botanical inspiration.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Corsetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corsetry. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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